Vote now: Who should be the Player of the Year in California high school girls basketball?

SBLive has already selected its 2022-23 California Player of the Year – two of them, in fact.

Back in March, we named Juju Watkins (Sierra Canyon) and Kennedy Smith (Etiwanda) as statewide co-MVPs for leading their respect teams to postseason glory and top-five finishes in the country.

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But now we want to know what you think. Choose below from the voting pool consisting of all of our all-state selections, and vote as many times as you'd like. The voting will last for a week, ending at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 8. The results will be announced the next day.

THE CANDIDATES:

G/F Juju Watkins – Sierra Canyon – Sr.

The Gatorade National Player of the Year had one of the best regular season runs and Southern Section Open Division championship runs in recent history for a team that came two wins away from an undisputed national title. Watkins, a 5-star USC commit, averaged career-highs of 27.3 points and 13.8 rebounds per game to go with 3.6 APG playing one of the toughest schedules in the country, and did so despite spending more time off the ball than in her previous two seasons, allowing more room for her teammates to shine. Watkins also continued her development as a world-class off-ball defensive playmaker with her rim protection and ownership of passing lanes. She totaled 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 blocks in SC's 70-57 section title game against Etiwanda.

F/C Kennedy Smith – Etiwanda – Jr.

Smith earns co-MVP honors for pulling off one of the best state title runs in many years to lead the Eagles to Open Division regional and state titles, a season-end No. 1 finish in California, and legitimate national title contention. The uncommitted 5-star junior averaged 24.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 3.5 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game while continuing to prove herself as one of the state's best and most versatile on-ball stoppers. Smith helped lock up some of the biggest, baddest post players in the state, contain elite playmaking and scoring guards, and guarded everything in between when needed. Thanks largely to taking her jump shot to the next level, Smith not only had her highest-scoring season yet but also took another step in disrupting opposing game plans and changing schemes with her sheer gravity. A unique, underrated part of her game is her ability to consistently score upwards of 20 points regardless of where she fits into the nightly game plan or if she's spending possession after possession with the ball in her hands. Her versatility gives Etiwanda's offense (not to mention defense) a level of flexibility and unpredictability that very few other superstars can offer. Smith had 30 points, 13 rebounds, 6 steals, and 4 blocks in a historically brilliant state title performance, as Etiwanda edged out Archbishop Mitty 69-67.

G Chloe Briggs – Ontario Christian – Sr.

A 4-star Washington commit, Briggs saved the best for last to close her historic high school career. She averaged 26.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2.5 steals a game to lead Ontario Christian to its first ever CIFSS Open Division playoff appearance, earning the No. 5 seed, and first Open Division victory, a 74-70 win over Bishop Montgomery during the game in which she broke Cheryl Miller's scoring record. In that game, she became the all-time leading scorer in Southern Section history with 3,474 points – and she's probably an even better passer than scorer. Briggs' lowest-scoring games were 15, 16, and 19 points, and she scored 20 or more in the other 29 out of 32, leading OC to a 27-5 finish. Briggs also had the best defensive season of her career as a senior, helping protect the paint and slowing down opposing stars both outside and in against many of the best teams in the state.

G Ari Long – Valley View – Sr.

Already one of the best pure scorers in the country as an underclassmen, Long found yet another gear as a senior. She led the state in scoring average with a career-high 35.2 PPG and career-high marks of 47-percent shooting and 54-percent EFG. The 4-star Washington commit also averaged 13.7 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 3.8 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game to lead her team to its highest season-end ranking since her freshman year. Long finished her career with 3,084 points, 366 made threes, 1,320 rebounds, 468 assists, 439 steals, and 216 blocks, and led Valley View to an 81-26 record for her career. She also finished the season with outbursts of 61 points, 54 points, and 52 points, with the latter coming in a playoff loss against Corona Centennial. Her lowest-scoring games of the season were 17 points, 22 points, and 25 points, and had double-digit rebounds (and double-doubles) in 28 of 29 games.

F/C Mackenly Randolph – Sierra Canyon – Jr.

Randolph had many stretches of the season as the best player on the best team in the country, including Mission League play where SC ran away with a title despite Watkins missing time due to injuries. The 5-star junior earned league MVP honors and averaged nearly 20 points per game to go with double-digit rebounds. On a star-studded team, Randolph consistently found ways to both score and make her teammates better even during times when the offense didn't run through her for quarters or games at a time. She continued her progression as a mobile frontcourt defender and improved her transition defense as well, and had 17 points and 11 rebounds against Etiwanda in SC's Southern Section Open Division championship victory.

F/C McKenna Woliczko – Archbishop Mitty – Fr.

It only took Woliczko one season of high school ball to lead Archbishop Mitty to its second straight CIFCCS and Northern Region Open Division titles, proving herself as one of the best players in NorCal and top freshmen in the country in the process. She averaged 20.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game shooting 62-percent from the field, a surreal clip for a young post player who creates a lot of their own offense. She also had a strong season on defense, blocking shots, creating live-ball turnovers, and blowing up opposing game plans with her uncommon length and quickness for a big who stands nearly 6-3. Woliczko has since received at least 20 college offers, including South Carolina, Stanford, and USC.

C Breya Cunningham – La Jolla Country Day – Sr.

Cunningham finishes her high school career as a 5-star Arizona commit, McDonalds All-American, and Naismith Second Team All-American. Despite playing one of the tougher schedules in the country, Cunningham led the Torreys to a 29-4 record, earth-scorching CIFSDS Open Division title run, and top-ten national ranking. She averaged career-highs of 18.4 points (tied), 2.7 blocks, and 1.9 steals (tied) per game to go with 10.3 RPG on a scintillating 67% FG, which was also a career-high. Cunningham also had a career year defensively in ways that don't show up in the box score, improving her ability to defend in space and transition.

G Aliyahna "Puff" Morris – Etiwanda – So.

Morris averaged 17.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 2.6 steals per game for the Open Division state champion. She recently received her first D-1 offer from Michigan.

G Jada Williams – La Jolla Country Day – Sr.

The 5-star Arizona commit had her best season yet as a senior. Williams averaged 13.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and team-highs of 4.7 assists and 2.3 steals per game to lift LJCD to a section Open Division title and top-ten finish in the country. She made 63 threes at a 38-percent clip, good for a mark of 52-percent EFG.

G Makiah Asidanya – Salesian College Prep – Sr.

Asidanya was the leader in points and steals on the CIFNCS Open Division champion and regional finalist. She averaged 14.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and 1.8 assists per game, and consistently stepped up in SCP's biggest games.

G Athena Tomlinson – Clovis West – Jr.

The Fresno Bee Player of the Year, Tomlinson led Clovis West to a Central Section championship and top-25 finish in the country with 14.6 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.5 steals per game with 71 made threes. She's ranked as a 4-star prospect and the No. 59 recruit in her class.

G Natalia Martinez – Piedmont – Jr.

Martinez dominated for the CIFNCS Division 4 champion and Open Division state quarterfinalist with 20 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals per game.

G/F Jordan Lee – St. Mary's (Stockton) – Jr.

Lee led St. Mary's to the CIFSJS Division 1 title game averaging team-highs of 20.1 points and 7.4 rebounds a game to go with 2.7 APG and 1.9 SPG. She shot 48-percent from the field and 39-percent from three, and was recently bumped up to 5-star status by ESPN.

F Talia Maxwell – Central (Fresno) – Sr.

Maxwell led the Grizzlies to a Division II state title averaging 24.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game. She saved her best for the state playoffs, which included outbursts of 37 points, 42 points, and in the finals, 24 points, 24 rebounds, and 6 blocks.

F/C Mary Carter – Antelope – Sr.

A nationally-ranked Cal Poly signee, Carter had another dominant season to lead Antelope to a 26-5 record and top-three finish in the Sac-Joaquin Section. She averaged 20.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.4 steals, 2.1 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game shooting nearly 50/40/90 despite facing as many double and triple teams as anybody in California.

C/F Bailey Barnhard – Del Norte (San Diego) – Jr.

Barnhard had arguably the most underrated season of any player in the California's upper ranks, and one of the most dominant seasons in the state period. She led the underdog Nighthawks to the CIFSDS Open Division finals and Southern Region Division I finals with 20.5 points, 13.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.6 steals, and 2.1 blocks per game on 53-percent shooting.

C Amanda Muse – Heritage (Brentwood) – Sr.

A 4-star UCLA commit, Muse was the premier rim protector in California, averaging 4.1 blocks and 2.1 steals per game to go with 14.5 points and 12.1 rebounds on 59-percent shooting. She was selected to the McDonald's All-American Game and was second on victorious Team West with 18 points on 6-7 shooting, plus 4 rebounds.

G Skye Belker – Windward – Sr.

The Princeton commit had a career year to lead Windward to a Gold Coast League title and No. 6 seed in the CIFSS Open Division. Belker averaged 22.7 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists a game shooting 43-percent from three and just under 50-percent from the field.

G Ashley Chea – Flintridge Prep – Sr.

Another Princeton commit, Chea was unstoppable to propel Flintridge Prep to a CIFSS 3-AA championship and 30-3 record. She averaged 24 points, 7.6 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 4.4 steals per game on 50-percent shooting (41-percent from three), scoring in double-figures in 32 of 33 games.

G Erin Sellers – Oakland Tech – Sr.

Sellers was the leading scorer on the Division I state champions with 11 PPG, and was named MVP of the OAL. She scored a career-high 27 points in OT's regional championship upset of St. Mary's (Stockton).

G Aaliyah Stanton – Rancho Christian – Sr.

One of the state's most underrated players this season for the CIFSS 3-A champ. Stanton averaged 30.6 points, 4.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 4 steals per game shooting 57-percent from the field and 42-percent from deep.

G Ryka Aprameyan – Evergreen Valley – Jr.

With 31.5 points per game, Aprameyan led the CIFCCS in scoring and led her team to a Division 1 section championship. She also notched 6.3 RPG, 4.9 SPG, and 4.2 APG.

G Devin Miller – Clovis – Sr.

Miller was named the TRAC co-Player of the Year and the Fresno Bee Large School Player of the Year. She led Clovis to a historic conference co-championship, the CIFCS D1 finals, and the Division I state quarterfinals.

G/F Alyssa Jackson – Vanden – Sr.

For the second straight season, Jackson ran the show as Vanden smashed its way to a CIFSJS D3 championship. She averaged 20.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 steals, and 2.8 assists per game while having her most efficient scoring season yet.

G/F Morgan Cheli – Archbishop Mitty – Jr.

For the half of the season in which she was healthy – which included most of the postseason – the 5-star UConn commit was lights-out. Cheli averaged 15.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per contest while dominating on defense, and totaled 24 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals in the state finals game.

F Trinity Zamora – Piedmont – Sr.

Zamora also would've contended for a First Team spot had injuries not cost her a big chunk of the season. She played 21 games total and averaged 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists per game, successfully coming back for the playoffs at less than full strength and guiding Piedmont to an NCS D4 title.

F/C Kamryn Mafua – Folsom – Jr.

After a huge offseason between her sophomore and junior seasons, Mafua backed up the hype and college offers by leading Folsom to a CIFSJS D1 title. She averaged 17 points and 7 boards per game on a lofty 57-percent shooting clip.

G Avary Cain – St. Joseph (Santa Maria) – Jr.

Now ranked as a top-20 prospect in the Class of 2024, Cain led the Knights to a 26-5 record and No. 3 finish in the Central Section. She averaged 21.1 points, 7 rebounds, 3.5 steals, and 2.8 assists a game. Cain hit 85 threes at a 38-percent clip, good for a 48-percent field goal percentage and 56-percent EFG.

G/F Morgan Trigueiro – Caruthers – Sr.

Trigueiro, the Fresno Bee's Medium School Player of the Year, averaged 25.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.4 steals per game for the Central Section D1 semifinalist. She hit 108 threes while shooting a blistering line of 55/44/81, and scored at least 16 points in 32 of 35 games.

G/F Addie Deal – Mater Dei – So.

The OC Register Player of the Year and a 4-star recruit ranked as a top-ten prospect in her class. Deal averaged 15 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 steals, and 2 assists per game while shining as an on-ball defensive ace.

F Sa'lah Hemingway – Etiwanda – Sr.

One of the state's elite defensive assets, Hemingway contributed 11.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 2.5 steals per game for the Open Division state champions.

F/C Harper Peterson – Whitney (Rocklin) – Jr.

The No. 40 prospect in the Class of 2024 per ESPN, Peterson led Whitney to a CIFSJS D2 title averaging 13.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.8 steals a game. She found another gear in the section playoffs, during which she averaged 20.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game while dominating on the defensive end.